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T53 ADN

1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D524,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 ADN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500-D5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 26,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 26,777 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2011 25,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear tyre pressure appears low-recomend further investigation.

Fail 27 May 2009 24,806 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500-D5?

Based on 2,354 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
Drive chain excessively loose 23
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T53 ADN is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T53 ADN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500-D5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T53 ADN registered?

T53 ADN is a 1999 Kawasaki Ex 500-D5, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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